Maxwell Band, ca. 1917

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Creator

Gray, St. Marys, Photographer

Media Type

Image

Item Type

Photographs

Description

Photo of the Maxwell Band (likely taken around 1917). Maxwell was a manufacturer in town that employed many St. Marys residents until its closure.

This photo shows the band members all holding onto their instruments and in their band uniforms.

Additional information:
Top row - second from left - Percy Barrett
2nd from top - third from left - William Barrett - bandmaster
3rd from top - 4th from left - Tom Barrett
Bottom row - 1st on left - Alfred Vize
(this information provided by William Vize, son of Alf Vize; grandson of William Barrett; nephew of Percy & Tom Barrett

Notes

Condition: Copies are all excellent.

Measurements for larger copy only.

Inscriptions

On back:
A very popular band organized in St. Marys including many I knew then like Arnold Weston (top row), Wilbur Hamilton (second bottom), Alf Vize.
They once before the year 1917 or 18 played at a Garden Party at the Barnett home.
(written by Muriel Sheldon's mother)

Date of Original

ca. 1917

Dimensions

Width: 17.8 cm
Height: 12.6 cm

Image Dimensions

Image Width: 16.5cm
Image Height: 11.5cm

Subject(s)

Group portraits
Industry
Bands (Music)

Local identifier

1148ph

Collection

St. Marys Museum photo collection.

Language of Item

English

Geographic Coverage

St. Marys

Ontario, Canada

Latitude: 43.2543692480236 Longitude: -81.136549115181

Copyright Statement

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Recommended Citation

"Maxwell Band." St. Marys Museum, 1148ph.

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